Uwe Hermanns

Dr. Uwe Hermanns is a Research Fellow affiliated with the University of Cologne and Trade Focus Verlag. He specializes in international trade, development economics, and political economy, focusing on the World Trade Organization (WTO), African agricultural markets, and China's role in global economic dynamics.

His research interests include:

• World Trade Organization (WTO) regulations
• African agriculture and development financing
• International economic integration and poverty reduction
• Democratic legitimacy in global governance
• Environmental policy in trade negotiations

Dr. Hermanns has published extensively on these topics, including monographs and journal articles analyzing WTO accession, subsidy policies, and post-liberalization poverty challenges in Africa. His recent work explores the intersection of international trade frameworks and economic development for emerging economies.

He has served as a consultant for international organizations, including the Forum Environment and Development (AG Trade) and German-Ethiopian economic projects, combining academic research with applied policy analysis.